Trent Valley Archives Hosting Open House and Book Launch On Saturday

Trent Valley Archives is opening its doors to the public to celebrate the launch of its newest book and explore materials related to the dispersal of families who came with the 1825 Peter Robinson emigration this Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Trent Valley Archives.

Around 11:30 a.m., Dr. Elwood Jones, author, historian and archivist and John McQuarrie, photographer, will speak about their new book, ‘Peterborough, Spirit of Place.’ It profiles some of the history of Peterborough, including articles about the 1825 Robinson emigration and how the town evolved from that point.

Jones will also present materials related to what happened to the next generation of those who immigrated from Ireland in the early 1800s. Where they went and what they were able to accomplish is a matter of great interest as Peterborough County and areas beyond began to develop into the vibrant places they have become.

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